Tourism Minister Inaugurates New National Folklore Board
New board tasked with strengthening the protection and promotion of Ghana’s folklore and cultural heritage.
- Abla Dzifa Gomashie inaugurates new board for the National Folklore Board.
- Hajara Lydia Daniel to lead efforts to reposition the institution.
- Board tasked with safeguarding and promoting Ghana’s folklore heritage.
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated a new governing board for the National Folklore Board and commended John Dramani Mahama for appointing what she described as a capable team to guide the institution.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the ministry in Accra, the minister urged the board members to provide strong strategic leadership, policy direction and effective oversight to strengthen the institution.
She noted that the board plays a critical role in safeguarding Ghana’s cultural expressions and promoting the country’s rich folklore heritage.
The newly appointed chairperson, Hajara Lydia Daniel, pledged on behalf of the board to work collaboratively to reposition the institution and advance its mandate of preserving and promoting Ghana’s cultural heritage.
Other members of the board include Felix Yaw Adjavor, William Akwetey Bonsu, Alpohose Kumaza, Ohenewaa Moreaux Kumi-Kyereme, Nii Adokwei Moffatt, Sedinam Armah Matanawui, Bernard Kofi Amarble and Gayheart Mawuli Mesiotso.
